Fight for the TNT Title: Fletcher challenges Cole!

Fight for the TNT Title: Fletcher challenges Cole!

The 100th edition of AEW Collision took place on July 6, 2025 in Ontario, California, offering both thrilling matches and significant storyline developments. The event was held at the Toyota Arena in front of 5,038 spectators, ready for a capacity of 5,308. Commentators Nigel McGuinness and Tony Schiavone hosted the evening, while Arkady Aura served as ring announcer.

Opening the evening belonged to Adam Cole, the current TNT Champion, who proudly sang about the milestone episode. However, his speech was quickly interrupted by Kyle Fletcher, who demanded a title match after losing to Cole two years ago. This led to Daniel pushing Garcia into title position as well, leading to a match between Garcia and Fletcher to determine the challenger for the TNT Title.

Thrilling matches and emotional rivalries

The first match of the night saw Shelton Benjamin, Nick Wayne and Kevin Knight go head to head. In a high-tempo competition, Kevin Knight was able to score victory over Benjamin after 11 minutes. The following video clip showed Toni Storm talking about her feud with Mercedes before moving on to the next match, where Mark Briscoe, Hologram and Mistico faced RPG Vice and defeated her after 12 minutes.

The second part of the show saw a quick comeback from Scorpio Sky, defeating Max Caster in just one minute. Meanwhile, an incident occurred backstage where Ricochet faced a defeated Gates of Agony, increasing tensions in the League.

Challenge for the TNT title

The second hour began with a match between Willow Nightingale and Vipress, which Willow won after two minutes. Another highlight of the evening was the meeting between FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dax Harwood) against The Outrunners, which FTR won after 18 minutes. The audience celebrated the reserved but still impressive presentation of the two teams.

However, another crucial match saw a showdown between Kyle Fletcher and Daniel Garcia to determine the challenger for the TNT Title. Fletcher dominated the match from the start and put a lot of pressure on Garcia, who put up a tough fight despite a bleeding wound to his head. Ultimately, Fletcher managed to win the match with an impressive brainbuster and thus secured his title shot against Adam Cole at AEW All In on July 12, 2025.

The rivalry between Cole and Fletcher has intensified in recent weeks, with Fletcher stressing that he wants to cause Cole emotional pain by taking the title from him. The tension between the two is already palpable, especially after Fletcher and Cole have won titles together in the past.

Overall, the show presented a successful mix of exciting matches and complex stories that prepare viewers for the upcoming fights and rivalries. With the return of Scorpio Sky and the prevailing TNT Title situation, AEW continues to show that they are ready to challenge the competition in the wrestling world.

Adam Cole will face Kyle Fletcher in his upcoming title match, who, despite fears given Cole's experience, could shine with physical advantages. Both wrestlers bring unique strengths to the ring, making the upcoming clash extremely exciting.

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